Known for being the most historically celebrated exponent of the been, Khan was an ancestor to major contemporary Hindustani Classical music gharanas including Indore, Mewati, Kirana, and Dagarbani.

[2] After serving in the courts of Gwalior and Indore, Khan settled in Pune, making the city a hub for classical music before later dying there.

His sister was married to Behram Khan Dagar.

[4] Many musicians at the Gwalior and Indore courts were influenced by Khan's music and adopted many of his aesthetics and practices.

[5] Modern exponents of Bande Ali Khan's style includes Shamsuddin Faridi Desai.